[Slingingtrees]

I have the chance to get an 05 F-350 screw 4x4 6.0 at a great price but am scared to purchase because of the horror stories that I've heard. It's had the EGR valve replaced but I don't know anymore than that. Is there something I could look on the truck to tell if the studs have been done or any other things I should be aware of? I don't want to get bit but also don't want to tmiss a great deal. I've had the 7.3 but never the 6.0, all help and advice would be greatly appreciated.. Thanks.

 

[Slingingtrees]

16 have read, but no reply. Really looking for some help and advice from owners, thanks.

 

[toren302]

Like I tell all the people that walk into our shop and ask the question you asked. Buy a 6.0 with expectation of spending 5k on it to bulletproof it. If you don't know the history it is imposible to tell you if it is good or bad deal. Also there is usally a reason the current owner is offloading the truck especially at a "good deal."

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[peixinho]

I would do a little research before buying...

Here is a post I wrote just a couple of hours ago to someone with a similar questions


Do you know a good mechanic?
Have you researched the 6.0 problems/fixes?
Are you going to gamble and fix problems as they come or are you going to try and prevent problems?


I love my 6.0 and I hated my 7.3... If i was to do it over again I would look for a 6.0 with problems, cheaper, but still in good shape. I would take the money I saved on the discount/problems and invest it in all the things that make it bulletproof/gorilla proof.

Example... I saw a ccsb 4x4 lariat 6.0 on craigslist this week for $6500 with blown head gaskets. I would buy it, pull the motor, invest about $8000 in fixing all hte problems and have about $14,500 in a bulletproof 6.0

You could buy the truck for $24,000 and still end up having problems and then have to slowly invest the same amount of money into your low mileage newer 6.0 because a lot of them have the same problems.




Take your time, do your research, search the forums and don't be in a hurry to buy anything. Also don't trust what anyone is saying about the truck you are buying. Learn how to investigate it yourself. I just bought a "bulletproof" 6.0 with ARP head studs, bulletproof egr, new oil cooler, etc... well after a week of owning it I found out it had blown head gaskets because of the crappy victor reinz head gaskets and a bad head job... just I would not pay more because you think you will have less problems.


I know that I am new to posting on this forum but I have been reading the forums for years... and I HATE seeing someone get on here and there first post always says something like "dang I wish I would have known all this before I bought my 6.0" or "why didn't I find this forum sooner before investing $5000 in the same old OEM problems" etc... I feel bad for those people, not for any other reason other than I have been there and it sucks


Good luck

 

[NCDeerHunter]

From my experience of six months owning my 06 6.0. I purchased a bone stock 6.0, ran an oasis report and the only problem was the stc fitting under warranty work. I brought the truck and immediately did a egr delete and oil cooler replacement. Truck has been awesome, night and day from the 99.5 7.3 I had. In my sig are the few mods I have completed and don't plan on anymore until issues arise then I will finish the total bulletproofing. Mine is a daily driver and all I pull is a 6800lb camper and I never beat on her at all. You can look at the truck to see if a egr delete has been done, if not plan on getting rid of it asap. Also if you are in there go ahead and flush your trucks coolant a week before the work is done and replace the oil cooler.

 

[Turk.919]

I have the chance to get an 05 F-350 screw 4x4 6.0 at a great price but am scared to purchase because of the horror stories that I've heard. It's had the EGR valve replaced but I don't know anymore than that. Is there something I could look on the truck to tell if the studs have been done or any other things I should be aware of? I don't want to get bit but also don't want to tmiss a great deal. I've had the 7.3 but never the 6.0, all help and advice would be greatly appreciated.. Thanks.

Good way to check for studs is to look on the block on the drivers side, stock bolts look like a hex head, studs look like a nut on a bolt.

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[jgos929]

Like I tell all the people that walk into our shop and ask the question you asked. Buy a 6.0 with expectation of spending 5k on it to bulletproof it.

And that right there is why I'm going to pass on a 6.0 and look for something else.

Thanks for the honesty

 

[NCDeerHunter]

http://www.powerstroke.org/forum/general-6-0l-discussion/210931-high-mileage-6-0-club-over-200k.html < check out this thread, these truck are dependable and will last a very long time with proper maintenance and bulletproofing.

 

[t-ray-4ray]

A friend of mine just picked up a black 4x4 ccsb with black leather interior had 90xxx miles on it for 3800 the previous owner had blown the head gaskets and started to take it apart and didn't have time so I ordered him a complete bulletproof kit with studs egr delete head gaskets programmer and all gaskets, new oem oil cooler and everything for like 1700 bucks, had the heads checked and put it all back together by a ford mechanic tht does work at his house all in parts and labor it came to like 3000 bucks we also installed a coolant filter. We done allot of research I have never owned a 6.0 but wouldn't be scared to I actually want one. Just do allot of research before you buy


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[toren302]

http://www.powerstroke.org/forum/general-6-0l-discussion/210931-high-mileage-6-0-club-over-200k.html < check out this thread, these truck are dependable and will last a very long time with proper maintenance and bulletproofing.

Agree with this.... pick your posion. They all have their issues, ford, chevy, dodge they all have weak points. Going into a purchase expecting to spend some money down the road just makes it easyer to deal with when you have to fix her. I love my 6.0 and short of a 6.4 I won't buy another engine platform.

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[Slingingtrees]

Thanks to all. The truck is a 05 F-350 SRW with 172k on it, I've got them down below 13k for the truck. The EGR has been replaced but not deleted and I'm not sure about the studs, I will check that tomorrow.

Can someone run an Oasis report on it for me? The VIN 1FTWW31P95EC62647. If I buy this truck it will be tomorrow afternoon, I hope someone can have the report before then.

I had a 7.3 years ago and it was all good, just really scared of this one due to horror stories. I've done all the research that I can and am at a dead end, and no decision made. Thanks for all the help and advice.

 

[Rammstein1224]

http://www.powerstroke.org/forum/general-6-0l-discussion/210931-high-mileage-6-0-club-over-200k.html < check out this thread, these truck are dependable and will last a very long time with proper maintenance and bulletproofing.

That thread right there is what scares me from ever getting one. Its like its huge achievement to get to 200K but i have 150k on my 7.3 and worst that has happened was a bad cps which ford fixed under recall. Other than that i can see reaching well over 300k easily.

Thanks to all. The truck is a 05 F-350 SRW with 172k on it, I've got them down below 13k for the truck. The EGR has been replaced but not deleted and I'm not sure about the studs, I will check that tomorrow.

Can someone run an Oasis report on it for me? The VIN 1FTWW31P95EC62647. If I buy this truck it will be tomorrow afternoon, I hope someone can have the report before then.

I had a 7.3 years ago and it was all good, just really scared of this one due to horror stories. I've done all the research that I can and am at a dead end, and no decision made. Thanks for all the help and advice.

13k for an unbulletproofed 6.0 with almost 175K is really high. I would inform them that like the first poster said it will be about 5K just to bulletproof it so i would consider that into the price.

Its an 8 year old truck with 172K so thats roughly 21500 miles a year...thats a lot and if thats towing miles those are rough miles.

Ive done alot of 6.0 bashing lately on here idk if its my man period or what but i just read way too many bad threads about them and my dad had a lot of problems with his 6.0 before he gave up and went to a v10 gasser:doh: but i just think if towing and a DD is what your looking for a 7.3 is way better.

Now if your looking for speed those 6.0s can go like a raped ape if they are modded good. All things to look at in an investment this big.

Hope this helped bro and :ORG welcome:

 

[NCDeerHunter]

That thread right there is what scares me from ever getting one. Its like its huge achievement to get to 200K but i have 150k on my 7.3 and worst that has happened was a bad cps which ford fixed under recall. Other than that i can see reaching well over 300k easily.


If you noticed like was said in the thread there were few truck that had 200k on them. I would be willing to bet that the trucks that did were used for long hauling. As you stated 21k was a lot on the truck the op was looking at therefore early 6.0 will be getting close to 200k and later trucks will not. Mine for instance is an 06 with 90k on it, so the 200k range will be a long time off in the future for me. Sure some people had nightmares with the 6.0 in the beginning and there are horror stories out there but with minimal bulletproofing (egr delete/oil cooler/coolant filter) the 6.0 is just as solid as your 7.3. I also came from a 99.5 7.3 and never had a problem what so ever then I got my 6.0 and haven't had a problem yet. I'm not saying I won't have any problems but thanks to the org I will know what to look for if something comes up. I can say this having owned a 7.3, my 6.0 is ten times the truck my 7.3 was in every way especially pulling a 6800lbs tt, night and day difference.

 

[Rammstein1224]

That thread right there is what scares me from ever getting one. Its like its huge achievement to get to 200K but i have 150k on my 7.3 and worst that has happened was a bad cps which ford fixed under recall. Other than that i can see reaching well over 300k easily.


If you noticed like was said in the thread there were few truck that had 200k on them. I would be willing to bet that the trucks that did were used for long hauling. As you stated 21k was a lot on the truck the op was looking at therefore early 6.0 will be getting close to 200k and later trucks will not. Mine for instance is an 06 with 90k on it, so the 200k range will be a long time off in the future for me. Sure some people had nightmares with the 6.0 in the beginning and there are horror stories out there but with minimal bulletproofing (egr delete/oil cooler/coolant filter) the 6.0 is just as solid as your 7.3. I also came from a 99.5 7.3 and never had a problem what so ever then I got my 6.0 and haven't had a problem yet. I'm not saying I won't have any problems but thanks to the org I will know what to look for if something comes up. I can say this having owned a 7.3, my 6.0 is ten times the truck my 7.3 was in every way especially pulling a 6800lbs tt, night and day difference.

Like you said A FEW I can name a member right off the top of my head(ProOnTheSnow?sp?) that has 2 7.3s that has well over 300K and ill bet if you ask him he will have had little to no problems with either.

If you read what i have ever said about the 6.0 in any thread, i have never denied the possibility or ability of a reliable 6.0. All i am saying is that if its not at least somewhat bulletproofed your going to have reliability problems at some point and the OP needs to know about what he is getting into if he is purchasing the truck.

 

[NCDeerHunter]

Like you said A FEW I can name a member right off the top of my head(ProOnTheSnow?sp?) that has 2 7.3s that has well over 300K and ill bet if you ask him he will have had little to no problems with either.

If you read what i have ever said about the 6.0 in any thread, i have never denied the possibility or ability of a reliable 6.0. All i am saying is that if its not at least somewhat bulletproofed your going to have reliability problems at some point and the OP needs to know about what he is getting into if he is purchasing the truck.

Frist you can ask me about my 7.3, I had 280+k on her and never a problem other than the cps.

I agree somewhat with what you are saying. The op does need to know but if he can get the truck at a good price and minimal bulletproofing he will have reliability. Not that issues will never arise atleast he can take of the few known issues in which the expense is not that great. My egr delete/new oem oil cooler and stc fitting + labor was less than $1200. I just don't see not buying a nice truck at a good price because of $1200. :dunno:

 

[Rammstein1224]

Frist you can ask me about my 7.3, I had 280+k on her and never a problem other than the cps.

I agree somewhat with what you are saying. The op does need to know but if he can get the truck at a good price and minimal bulletproofing he will have reliability. Not that issues will never arise atleast he can take of the few known issues in which the expense is not that great. My egr delete/new oem oil cooler and stc fitting + labor was less than $1200. I just don't see not buying a nice truck at a good price because of $1200. :dunno:

I agree on not skipping a truck that is at a good price, even I would buy a 6.0 if i found one that was dirt cheap too and if anything part the thing out. but i think 13K is a bit outrageous for a non-bulletproofed 6.0 more like 9-10K would be where i would be at then yes id say its worth the money because then you would have a truck worth about 15k

 

[NCDeerHunter]

I agree on not skipping a truck that is at a good price, even I would buy a 6.0 if i found one that was dirt cheap too and if anything part the thing out. but i think 13K is a bit outrageous for a non-bulletproofed 6.0 more like 9-10K would be where i would be at then yes id say its worth the money because then you would have a truck worth about 15k

I don't disagree with that statement at all. If I were smart and know what I know now I would have looked for a broke truck with a nice body. Get it real cheap and fix her up.

 

[Rammstein1224]

The only reason i bash on 6.0s is because i see it all too common that guys who dont know alot get F-ED because they didnt know about what they were getting into because 6.0 owners tend not be quite truthful and say "its not that bad" when i consider a hidden 5k needed is pretty damn bad. But if you know that going into it then you can prepare yourself a bit better

 

[Slingingtrees]

Thanks guys...Now I got a decision to make. I got them down to 12,500 but they won't come any lower....ugh, I can't decide. Thanks again!

 

[toren302]

The only reason i bash on 6.0s is because i see it all too common that guys who dont know alot get F-ED because they didnt know about what they were getting into because 6.0 owners tend not be quite truthful and say "its not that bad" when i consider a hidden 5k needed is pretty damn bad. But if you know that going into it then you can prepare yourself a bit better

Really???

We live in the day and age of internet, smart phones, laptops and social media. These engines have been around for 10years now. Nothing is hidden. If someone wants to be an idiot and not do any research on a purchase as big as a USED vehicle...then they deserve the issue they get. I mean come on how hard is it to sit on ones a$$ and type 6.0 powerstroke into google and read.

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